This looks like a crispy Apple Puff Pastry Strudel (Apple Slab Pastry) 🍎🥐
Golden, flaky layers outside with a soft cinnamon-apple filling inside. Here’s a clear, easy recipe you can make at home.
🍎 Apple Puff Pastry Strudel Recipe
🛒 Ingredients
For the filling:
- 4–5 medium apples (peeled, cored, finely diced)
- ⅓ cup sugar (white or brown)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (or flour)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
For the pastry:
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp milk (optional, for shine)
🥣 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the apple filling
In a bowl, mix:
- Diced apples
- Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Lemon juice
- Cornstarch
- Vanilla
Stir well and set aside for 5–10 minutes so the apples release their juices.
2️⃣ Prepare the pastry
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper
- Roll out one puff pastry sheet slightly on the tray
3️⃣ Fill & assemble
- Spread the apple mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving a small border
- Cover with the second puff pastry sheet
- Press edges firmly to seal
- Use a fork or knife to crimp the sides
- Brush the top with egg wash
Optional: score light lines on top for decoration.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake for 35–40 minutes
- Top should be golden brown and flaky
Let cool 15 minutes before slicing (very important so filling sets).
🍯 Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla glaze
- Caramel drizzle
- Serve warm with ice cream 😍
💡 Tips for Best Results
- Use firm apples (Granny Smith, Golden, Fuji)
- Dice apples small so they cook evenly
- Don’t overfill or pastry may leak
- Chill pastry 10 minutes before baking for extra flakiness
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